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Roger Federer says he is “extremely unlikely” to be fit for next year’s Wimbledon. John Walton/PA

Roger Federer out of Australian Open and unlikely to be fit for Wimbledon 2022

The 20-time major winner is recovering from a series of knee operations.

ROGER FEDERER HAS confirmed he will not feature in next year’s Australian Open – and says he would be “extremely surprised” if he plays at Wimbledon.

In an interview with Swiss publication Le Matin, the 40-year-old added that he does not anticipate returning to competition until next summer.

The 20-time grand slam winner is recovering from a series of knee operations.

Federer, who has not played since he lost his quarter-final match against Hubert Hurkacz at Wimbledon on July 7, said: “I will be able to resume running quietly in January and resume sessions on the court with complex support in March or April.

“Today, I therefore estimate my return to competition in the summer of 2022. I would be extremely surprised if I could play Wimbledon.”

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